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to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximized
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One way Yaitanes maximized his resources was by being careful about where to take his time and where to put his years of experience to use, shooting as much as possible as fast as possible.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Any misstep could mean less money for his client, and competitors in the agent space seize on deals that aren’t maximized.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
That means holding corporations accountable, avoiding sweetheart deals, and making sure revenues are maximized for schools and classrooms.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Designers wisely put the arena’s concessions traffic and eating areas above all the seats and outdoors, enabling every inch inside to be maximized.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One way Yaitanes maximized his resources was by being careful about where to take his time and where to put his years of experience to use, shooting as much as possible as fast as possible.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Any misstep could mean less money for his client, and competitors in the agent space seize on deals that aren’t maximized.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
That means holding corporations accountable, avoiding sweetheart deals, and making sure revenues are maximized for schools and classrooms.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
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On the hotel's top floor, this is the kind of space that hosts heads of state, celebrities, and executives who require maximum grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than a thousand other records were set for daily maximum temperatures or warm overnight lows.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stationery used to signal maximal effort.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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Go slow and controlled with this exercise for maximal benefit.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This time, there were more events scheduled − 3,300 versus 2,700 − and larger crowds reported in some places, boosted in part by opposition to the war in Iran.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Featuring the dynamic duo of vitamin C and retinol, boosted by the power of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and salicylic acid, along with soothing organic aloe vera, squalane, hyaluronic acid, MSM and rose hip oil to rejuvenate, nourish and target uneven skin tone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alex Tuch Should the Sabres give soon-to-be 30-year-old Tuch $11 million on a max-term extension?—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, they are augmented with powerful AI engines and a large 32GB pool of RAM at an aggressive price.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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One aspect that may have augmented the funds’ difficulties.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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